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Heart and Stroke Resources for Consumers

If you would like to learn more about heart and stroke care, below is a list of reputable state and national Websites that you may find helpful.

Call the Utah Department of Health Stroke Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program at 1-801-538-6141 for more information.

American Heart Association - national Website dedicated to the reduction of death and disability from cardiovascular diseases; in particular, heart diseases and stroke.

American Lung Association - fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. Research indicates that certain lung conditions can affect the heart too.

National Stroke Association - focuses 100% of its efforts on stroke. The web site presents detailed information for patients, caregivers, health care providers and the general public about stroke prevention and stroke recovery.

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - patient friendly materials explaining various topics such as what to expect after heart surgery, what your surgical options are and what is coronary bypass surgery.
The Health Data Committee has produced several other facility comparison reports for Utah citizens. Additional resources for those reports can be accessed from the following links: